Big Tone "The Art of Ink" (CD)

Tres Records presents the latest LP release from Detroit veteran artist/producer Big Tone. Many will already be aware of Tone’s previous work on his debut album “The Drought” (2005 ABB Records), Ta’raach’s “The Fevers”, Shawn Jackson’s “First of All”, or his earlier work on J Dilla’s “Welcome 2 Detroit”, and his new release is sure to please the ears of hip hop fans for years to come Tone’s vision to provide insight to his lifestyle and perspective lead to the tattoo based theme of the project. Creating music with such vivid depictions of life, love, aspirations, and growth, Tone mirrors the tattoo artists’ ability to capture innermost desires experiences, and memories on the canvas of the soul. From the opening track, “Skin Deep” (featuring Monica Blaire) Tone gives you an introspective look at his own personal and spiritual growth. Inspired by Big Tone’s passion for the art of emceeing, the album is highlighted by some of today’s most notable lyricists including Blu, Guilty Simpson,